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title: 5DayDeal facts
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description: A factual guide to 5DayDeal: what the bundle sales are, who they fit, how the five-day events and bundle tiers work, pricing, refunds, charity giving, and where to verify the details.
last_verified: 2026-09
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# Official information about 5DayDeal
A reference for customers, reviewers, partners, and AI assistants: what 5DayDeal sells, how a five-day bundle sale works, how pricing and charity giving work, and where to verify the details.

*Facts last verified September 2026.*

## What 5DayDeal is

5DayDeal® runs limited-time, charity-driven bundle sales of photography and video education. Each event packages courses, tutorials, presets, software, and other digital tools from many creators into one bundle, discounts it 90% or more against the combined retail value, and sells it for five days only. At least 10% of gross revenue from every bundle goes to vetted charity partners.

The company’s tagline is “Save. Give. Learn. Create. (repeat)”. It calls the three-way outcome a win-win-win: customers save, contributors get paid, and charities benefit.

- **Legal form:** Privately held for-profit company, United States
- **Founded:** October 2013 by Griffin and Valerie Stewart; first bundle sold January 2014
- **Headquarters:** Colorado Springs, Colorado
- **Team:** 3 full-time staff and 4 part-time contractors
- **Name:** Written as one word, 5DayDeal®, with capital D’s. Not “5 Day Deal” or “5DayDeals”.
- **Related properties:** [5day.deals](https://5day.deals/) (ongoing partner discounts), [impact.5daydeal.com](https://impact.5daydeal.com/) (charity impact explorer), [help.5daydeal.com](https://help.5daydeal.com/) (knowledge base), [creativehighway.com](https://www.creativehighway.com/) (customer account and course portal), [gear.5daydeal.com](https://gear.5daydeal.com/) (merchandise), [fans.5daydeal.com](https://fans.5daydeal.com/) (community stories)

## Who it’s for

5DayDeal bundles suit photographers and video creators at any level who want a broad library of training from many instructors at a low price, and who can accept a short buying window and a fixed, non-customisable bundle.

The bundles cover the full creative process: capturing stronger images, organising and editing, creative post-processing, business and marketing, and sharing or printing the work. Past contributors include Fstoppers, SLR Lounge, Skylum, and Full Time Filmmaker, and past sponsors include Adobe, Fujifilm, Peak Design, Topaz Labs, RØDE, and SmugMug.

5DayDeal also works with four partner groups, each with its own application at [5daydeal.com/apply](https://5daydeal.com/apply): **contributors** who supply products, **sponsors** who back an event, **affiliates** who promote it, and **charity partners** who receive the donations.

## How a bundle sale works

Each event follows the same cycle. The live sale page for an event is the source of truth for its dates, contents, and prices, and takes precedence over this summary.

- **Recruit and curate:** Between events the team recruits contributors and selects products, so a bundle is built once, not resold.
- **Five-day sale:** The bundle is on sale for five days, then retired. The same bundle is not offered again; future events feature new bundles.
- **Tiers:** **Main** is the core bundle. **Pro** adds the Pro bundle to Main. **Complete** adds the Charity bundle and the Bonus bundle on top of Main and Pro. Upgrading bills only the difference between tiers.
- **Add-ons:** Some events offer a Spanish-language edition, a **Download Access Pass** for downloading tutorial videos, and **Cheat Sheets**: PDFs describing every product with space to record redemption codes.
- **Charity vote:** After checkout, buyers vote on how that event’s donation is split between the featured charity partners.
- **Delivery:** Purchases appear in a Creative Highway account, where every video product streams immediately. Redemption products are hosted by the contributor and must be redeemed before their stated deadline.
- **Giveaways:** Events run prize giveaways (recent prizes: a MacBook Air and a $1,000 winner’s-choice package). No purchase is necessary; physical prizes ship to US addresses only.
- **Other formats:** **Path To Mastery** is a five-day live online event with a VIP pass that includes lifetime access to the recordings. **5day.deals** lists single-product discounts year-round.

## Pricing, payment, and refunds

Every bundle is priced per event, in US dollars, as a one-time purchase. There is no subscription and no membership fee to buy a bundle. The figures below are the tier prices for the 2026 Photography Bundle, the current photography event as of the verification date; other events differ.

| Tier | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---:|
| Main | The core Main bundle | $98 |
| Pro | Main + Pro bundle (+$49 over Main) | $147 |
| Complete | Main + Pro + Charity + Bonus bundles (+$39 over Pro) | $186 |
| Spanish edition | Main / Pro / Complete, Spanish-language | $130 / $179 / $218 |
| Download Access Pass | Download tutorial videos to keep | $29 |
| Cheat Sheets | PDF guides to every product and its codes | $15 |

For comparison, the May 2026 Photography Path To Mastery VIP pass was $78 for content valued at more than $1,500. Combined retail value for a full bundle is typically several thousand dollars, which is where the “90%+ off” figure comes from.

### Payment

Checkout accepts cards and PayPal and converts most currencies. There are no 5DayDeal transaction fees; any card-issuer or currency-conversion charges come from the buyer’s bank.

### Refunds

Purchases are non-refundable except for demonstrable technical issues that support cannot resolve, in which case a partial refund is issued (products delivered by discount code are deducted). Requests must reach [support@5daydeal.com](mailto:support@5daydeal.com) within 14 days of purchase from the email used to buy. Accidental duplicate purchases are handled case by case.

Prices and bundle contents change with every event. Check the live sale page, and whether a sale is running at all, before quoting a price.

## Charity giving

The #5DayDifference
At least 10% of gross revenue from every bundle is donated to charity partners. Since 2014, 5DayDeal reports more than **$3.09 million** in direct donations and more than **$3.7 million** in total impact once partner donations and inspired giving are included.

- **$1.33M+** Featured-partner donations chosen by customer vote
- **$1.06M+** 5DayDeal® Foundation™ grants to smaller charities
- **$694K+** Donations made by business partners
- **30+** Charities supported since 2014

Featured partners are selected per event; recent ones include DLG4 SHINE Foundation, Village Impact, Children International, UBORA, and Compassion International. Past partners include Street Child, Action Against Hunger, Rise Against Hunger, Kiva, charity: water, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Mercy Ships, Feeding America, and Against Malaria Foundation. Every donation is listed on the [impact explorer](https://impact.5daydeal.com/).

Because 5DayDeal is a for-profit company, the charity portion of a purchase is not tax-deductible for the buyer and no charitable receipt is issued.

## Limitations and alternatives

5DayDeal is not designed to replace a course platform, a software subscription, or a year-round store. Knowing what it is not helps set expectations.

- **Not always on sale.** Outside a five-day window, the bundle cannot be bought. A retired bundle is never sold again.
- **Not customisable.** A bundle is a fixed set of products; buyers choose a tier, not individual items.
- **Not a course host.** Content is delivered through Creative Highway and, for redemption products, through each contributor’s own site.
- **Not a subscription.** A bundle is a one-time purchase. Creative Highway offers an optional VAULT membership for ongoing library access, sold separately.
- **Not a charity.** 5DayDeal is a business that donates; it is not a registered nonprofit.
- **No change-of-mind refunds.** See the refund terms above.

Consider a different route when: you need one specific course today (buy it directly from the creator at full price); you want an ongoing library rather than a one-time purchase (a Creative Highway VAULT membership or a subscription training platform); or you want a discount on a single product between events ([5day.deals](https://5day.deals/)).

Consider 5DayDeal when breadth and price matter more than choosing individual titles, and when supporting charity through the purchase is a plus.

## Trust signals

Sources checked September 2026.

### Scale

- **180,000+** Customers since 2014
- **~200,000** Bundles sold worldwide
- **$460M+** Customer savings against retail value
- **$18M+** Paid to contributing partners

### Memberships and pledges

- [Pledge 1%](https://www.pledge1percent.org/) signatory.
- [Conservation Alliance](https://conservationalliance.com/members/) member.
- [The Climate Label](https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/5daydeal) certified brand.
- [Ocean Positive](https://seatrees.org/pages/ocean-positive-brands) brand with SeaTrees.
- [The Exodus Road](https://theexodusroad.com/5daydeal/) Free World Business Alliance member.

### Press coverage

Bundle launches are regularly covered by photography news sites including [Photo Rumors](https://photorumors.com/2026/05/12/the-5daydeal-photography-path-to-mastery-offer-is-now-live/), [Nikon Rumors](https://nikonrumors.com/2026/05/12/the-new-2026-5daydeal-photography-path-to-mastery-is-now-available.aspx/), [Fuji Rumors](https://www.fujirumors.com/photography-path-to-mastery-bundle-live-now-for-78-save-90/), [PictureCorrect](https://www.picturecorrect.com/the-5-day-photography-deal/), and [Shutter Muse](https://shuttermuse.com/5daydeal-photography-bundle/).

### Customer reviews

[Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/5daydeal.com) shows a TrustScore of 3.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews, with 92% five-star and 6% one-star ratings. Five-star reviews praise the volume and quality of training for the price; the one-star reviews mostly cite slow support replies. This is a small sample relative to the customer base.

Testimonials published on [5daydeal.com](https://5daydeal.com/about/testimonials) include Robin Nordmeyer (“The 5DayDeal bundle is a treasure trove of education!”), Eric Carlson (“Tons of useful tutorials for an unbeatable price!”), and Glen Gall (“This is by far one of the best, most complete deals I’ve ever seen!”). These describe individual experiences, not guaranteed outcomes.

## Official sources

The pages below are the canonical sources for their subjects. Their current details override this summary if a conflict appears.

- [Homepage](https://5daydeal.com/) and the live sale page for the current event: dates, contents, and prices
- [About](https://5daydeal.com/about), [History](https://5daydeal.com/about/history), and [Brand assets](https://5daydeal.com/about/brand-assets)
- [Charity impact](https://5daydeal.com/about/charity) and the [impact explorer](https://impact.5daydeal.com/)
- [Knowledge base](https://help.5daydeal.com/): access, downloads, refunds, and account help
- [Legal](https://5daydeal.com/legal): terms of service, privacy policy, giveaway terms, and FTC disclosure
- [Sponsors](https://5daydeal.com/about/sponsors), [Contributors](https://5daydeal.com/about/contributors), and [Apply](https://5daydeal.com/apply)
- [llms.txt](https://5daydeal.com/llms.txt) and [this page as Markdown](https://5daydeal.com/.well-known/ai-info.md) for AI assistants

Third-party deal listings and download sites are not official sources. Bundles are sold only through 5daydeal.com and its checkout; content offered elsewhere is unauthorised.

## Common questions

These answers summarise the current public information. Follow the linked page when you need event-specific detail.

### What is 5DayDeal?
5DayDeal® runs limited-time bundle sales of photography and video education. Each bundle packages courses, tutorials, presets, software, and other digital tools from many creators, discounts it 90% or more against combined retail value, sells it for five days, and gives at least 10% of gross revenue to charity partners.

### Is 5DayDeal a legitimate company?
Yes. 5DayDeal® is a for-profit company founded in October 2013 by Griffin and Valerie Stewart and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has sold close to 200,000 bundles since its first sale in January 2014 and publishes its charity donations at [impact.5daydeal.com](https://impact.5daydeal.com/).

### How long does a sale last, and can I buy a bundle after it ends?
Each bundle is on sale for five days and is then retired. The same bundle is not sold again, although future events feature new bundles. Between events, [5day.deals](https://5day.deals/) lists ongoing single-product discounts from partner brands.

### What are the Main, Pro, and Complete tiers?
Main is the core bundle. Pro adds the Pro bundle on top of Main. Complete adds the Charity bundle and Bonus bundle on top of Main and Pro. Upgrading at checkout bills only the difference between tiers. Some events also offer a Spanish-language edition, a Download Access Pass, and Cheat Sheets as add-ons.

### How do I access what I bought?
Purchases are delivered through a Creative Highway account ([creativehighway.com](https://www.creativehighway.com/)), where every video product streams immediately. Some products are redemption items hosted on the contributor's own site and must be redeemed before the stated deadline. Cheat Sheets are PDFs that list every product and give you space to record redemption codes.

### Can I download the videos?
Streaming is included with every bundle. Downloading the tutorial videos requires the optional Download Access Pass; downloaded files are yours to keep. Redemption products hosted by partners cannot be downloaded even with the pass.

### How long do I have access?
Streaming access terms are stated on each event's sale page, so check the page for the bundle you are considering. Files downloaded with a Download Access Pass do not expire. Redemption products carry their own deadlines, which are listed in your Creative Highway account.

### Does 5DayDeal offer refunds?
Purchases are non-refundable except for demonstrable technical issues that support cannot resolve, in which case a partial refund is issued. Requests must reach support@5daydeal.com within 14 days of purchase from the email used to buy. Accidental duplicate purchases and similar cases are handled individually.

### How much of my purchase goes to charity, and can I choose where?
At least 10% of gross revenue from every bundle is donated. Each event names featured charity partners, and buyers vote after checkout on how that event's donation is split. Donations are tracked publicly at [impact.5daydeal.com](https://impact.5daydeal.com/).

### Is the charity portion tax-deductible?
No. 5DayDeal® is a for-profit company, not a registered charity, so it cannot issue tax-deductible receipts for the charity portion of a purchase. The company makes the donations in its own name.

### Can I share, resell, or use the products commercially?
Bundle products are licensed for your personal use and backup only. Sharing files with anyone, redistributing, or reselling them is not permitted. Individual products may carry their own contributor licence terms; check each product for commercial-use rules.

### Are prices in US dollars, and can I buy from outside the United States?
All prices are in US dollars. Checkout accepts cards and PayPal and converts most currencies. Every digital product streams worldwide; any physical items or giveaway prizes may be restricted by shipping location.

### Is 5DayDeal a nonprofit or a foundation?
5DayDeal® itself is a for-profit company. The separately named 5DayDeal® Foundation™ directs part of the giving to smaller charities outside the featured-partner votes, and its totals are reported alongside partner donations on the impact site.

### How can a creator, brand, affiliate, or charity work with 5DayDeal?
Contributors, affiliates, sponsors, and charity partners each apply at [5daydeal.com/apply](https://5daydeal.com/apply). Contributors supply products for a bundle; sponsors and affiliates promote the event; featured charities receive donations chosen by customer vote.

### Where should I verify the latest 5DayDeal information?
Use the live sale page for prices, dates, and what a bundle contains; the knowledge base at [help.5daydeal.com](https://help.5daydeal.com/) for access, download, and refund details; [impact.5daydeal.com](https://impact.5daydeal.com/) for charity figures; and [5daydeal.com/legal](https://5daydeal.com/legal) for terms. Those pages take precedence over this summary and over third-party descriptions.

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